LET US CONNECT

SOLAR GENERATION
WITH LESCO NETWORK

CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORATE

JULY, 2017
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sr. No. DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.

1. CHECKLIST FOR FILING NET METERING APPLICATIONS 1

2. APPLICATION FORM 2-15

 Schedule-I 2
 Schedule-II 7
 Schedule-III 10
 Schedule-IV 11
 Schedule-V 12
 Schedule-VI 13
 Schedule-VII 14
 Schedule-VIII 15
3. LESCO SOP 16-22
 Registration of Application 16
 Application Processing 16
 Some important pre-requisites 18
 Distributed Generation Facility Design and Operating Requirements 19
 Single Line Diagram 19
 Earthing Protection 19
 Equipment earth (DC) 20
 System earth (AC) 20
 Surge Protection 20
 Periodical inspections 21
 Billing procedure 21
 General Guidelines 22
4. NEPRA REGULATIONS 23-30

5. SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM 31

6. FLOW CHART OF INTERCONNECTION PROCESS 32

7. TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY, TEST CHECK & INSPECTION 33-36
PROFORMAS
o Solar Net Metering Technical Feasibility Report 33
o Inspection / Test Check Proforma 34
o Sample Specifications of Solar Grid Inverter for Guidance Purpose 35
o Checklist for Solar Rooftop PV Grid Safety Qualification 36
8. CONTACT DETAILS 37
CHECKLIST FOR FILING
NET METERING APPLICATIONS
 CHECKLIST FOR FILING NET METERING APPLICATIONS
1. Distributed Generation Interconnection Agreement between Distributed Generator
and Distribution Company (Schedule-I)
2. Standard Distributed Generation Application Form For Distribution Company
(Schedule-II)
3. Application for grant of License National Electric Power Regulatory Authority
(NEPRA) (Schedule-III)
4. Application for Exemption from section 24 of the Act (Schedule-IV)
5. Fee Schedule (Schedule-V)
6. Affidavit(On non-judicial paper) (Schedule-VI)
7. Generation License Template (Schedule-VII)
8. Attested copy of CNIC.
9. Copy of last paid electricity bill. (Name of applicant and name mentioned on
electricity bill must be same).
10. Technical Data of components including solar modules, invertors, etc.
11. Schematic drawings, Single line diagram of the system
12. Site plan showing location of external disconnect switch.
13. Certificate from Electrical Inspector.
Particulars of the contact person are as under: -
Electric Inspector, Lahore Region (Govt. of Punjab)
Block No.1, 1st Floor, Irrigation Offices, Opposite Royal
Palm Club, Canal Bank Dharampura, Lahore.
Office Phone 042-99250191

NOTE: -

i. Only consumers having 3 phase meters installed at their premises are eligible for net metering
facility.
ii. Upto 5 kW capacity single phase inverters are allowed.
iii. If capacity of net metering facility is more than 5 kW then only 3 phase inverters are allowed.
iv. The inverters must be of grid-tied type.
v. Maximum allowed capacity for net metering facility is 1000 kWs.

For Further details please visit

 http://www.lesco.gov.pk/Registration/NetMetering.asp
 http://www.nepra.org.pk/Legislation/Regulations/NOTIFICATION%20SRO%20892%20-2015.PDF
 http://www.nepra.org.pk/Lic_netmetering.htm

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NET METERING
APPLICATION FORM

SCHEDULE-I TO VIII
 Schedule-I
[See Regulation 2 (1) (b)]
Distributed Generation Interconnection Agreement (1 kW to 1 MW) between
Distributed Generator and Distribution Company
The Distributed Generation Interconnection Agreement (the “Agreement”), is made and entered
in to this _________________ (day) of _________________ (month), ________________ (year) by
and between Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) hereinafter called “DISCO” and
______________________________________ hereinafter called the “Applicant”. Applicant shall
be 3 phase 400 V or 11 kV DISCO’s consumer. DISCO and the Applicant are hereinafter collectively
referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party”.

Recitals

A. DISCO is the owner of the electric distribution system serving

_____________________________________________ [Insert legal description of
property or address] “DISCO’s Distribution System”
B. Applicant desires to install a Distributed Generator (DG) facility or energy storage device
using solar or wind energy resources with a capacity greater than 1 kW but no more than 1
MW, including related Interconnection equipment (the “DG facility”) and to interconnect
the DG facility to the DISCO’s Distribution System.
C. DISCO has previously reviewed and approved Applicant’s DG Interconnection Applicant
Form dated_______________, and supporting materials (the “Application”). The
completed Application is attached as Exhibit 1 and incorporated into this Agreement.
D. Applicant wishes to interconnect the DG Facility to DISCO’s distribution system and DISCO
is willing to permit such interconnection subject to the terms and conditions set forth: (1)
the completed Application approved by DISCO; (2) this Agreement
E. No agency or partnership is created with the interconnection of the applicants DG Facility.

Agreement

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals and for good and valuable
consideration, the DISCO and Applicant agree as follows:

1. Design Requirement

The DG Facility shall be installed in compliance with NEPRA (Alternative & Renewable Energy)
Distributed Generation/ Net Metering Regulations 2015.

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 2. Applicant’s Representations and Warranties

Applicant represents and warrants that:

a.The DG Facility is fully and accurately described in the Application;
b.All information in the Application is true and correct;
c.The DG Facility has been installed to Applicant’s satisfaction;
d. Applicant has been given warranty information and an operation manual for the DG
Facility;
e. Applicant has been adequately instructed in the operation and maintenance of the DG
Facility.
3. Interconnection Disconnect Switch

The DISCO may require that the Applicant furnish and install an interconnection disconnect switch
that opens, with a visual break, all underground poles of the interconnection circuit. The
interconnection disconnect switch shall be rated for the voltage and fault current requirements of
the DG Facility, and shall meet all the applicable IEC, IEEE Standards, as well as applicable
requirements of the NEPRA Grid Code. The switch enclosure shall be properly grounded. The
interconnection disconnect switch shall be accessible at all times, located for ease o access of
DISCO personnel, and shall be capable of being locked in the open position. The Applicant shall
follow the DISCO’s recommended switching, clearance, tagging and locking procedures.

4. Modifications to the DG Facility

Applicant shall notify DISCO of plans for any material modification to the DG Facility by providing
at least forty working days of advance notice. “Material Modification” is defined as any
modification that changes the maximum electrical output of the DG Facility or changes the
interconnection equipment. The notification shall consists of a completed, revised Application and
such supporting materials as may be reasonably requested by DISCO. Applicant agrees not to
commence installation of any material modification to the DG Facility until DISCO has approved the
revised Application.

5. Insurance, Indemnification, Liability

5.1 Distributed Generator shall obtain and maintain appropriate insurance for third party
personal injury and general commercial liability.
5.2 Each party as indeminitor shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the other party and the
directors, officers, employees, and agents of the other party against and from any and all loss,
liability, damage, claim, cost, charge, demand, or expense (including any direct, indirect or
consequential loss, liability, damage, claim, cost, charge, demand, or expense, including
attorney’s fees) for injury or death to persons, including employees of either party, and
damage to property, including property of either party, arising out of or in connection with
(a) the engineering, design, construction, maintenance, repair, operation, supervision,
inspection, testing, protection or ownership of the indeminitor’s facilities, or (b) the making
of replacements, additions, betterments to, or reconstruction of the indeminitor’s facilities.
This indeminity shall apply notwithstanding the active or passive negligence of the

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 indeminitee. However, neither party shall be indemnified hereunder for its loss, liability,
damage, claim, cost, charge, demand, or expense resulting from its sole negligence or willful
misconduct.
5.3 The indeminitor shall, on the other party’s request, defend any suit asserting a claim covered
by this indemnity and shall pay for all costs, including reasonable attorney fees that may be
incurred by the other party in enforcing this indemnity.
5.4 The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to relieve any insurer of its obligations
to pay any insurance claims in accordance with the provisions of any valid insurance policy.
5.5 Except as otherwise provided in this section, neither party shall be liable to the other party
for consequential or remote damages incurred by that party.

6. DG Facility Commissioning Testing

Applicant shall notify DISCO in writing that installation of DG Facility is complete and that the
interconnection equipment is available for testing by DISCO at least fifteen working days duly
certified by Electrical Inspector before Applicant interconnects the DG Facility with DSICO’s
Distribution System. DISCO shall thereupon have the right to test the DG Facility. DISCO shall also
have the right to witness any testing by Applicant of the DG Facility. Any DISCO testing of the DG
Facility shall be completed within ten working days. After the testing which is to the satisfaction of
both parties, the DG facility may be interconnected with the distribution system of DISCO to be
witnessed by representatives of both parties within thirty eight days.

7. Access to DG Facility

Applicant shall permit DISCO’s employees and agents to enter the property on which the DG Facility
is located at any reasonable time for the purposes of inspecting and/or testing Applicant’s DG
Facility to ensure its continued safe and satisfactory operation and the accuracy of DISCO meters.
Such inspections shall not relieve Applicant from its obligation to maintain the DG Facility and any
related equipment owned by Applicant in safe and satisfactory operating conditions.

DISCO shall have the right to witness any testing by Applicant of the DG Facility.

8. Temporary Disconnection of a DG Facility

DISCO may limit the operation and/or disconnect or require the disconnection of a DG Facility from
DISCO’s Distribution System at any time, with or without notice, in the event of fault. DISCO may
also limit the operation and/or disconnect or require the disconnection of DG Facility from DISCO’s
Distribution System upon the provision of thirty days written notice for the conditions to allow for
routine maintenance, repairs or modifications to DISCO’s Distribution System.

9. Disputes; Right to Appeal to Authority

Nothing in this Agreement prevents Applicant from filing a petition with the Authority to appeal
any requirement imposed by DISCO as a condition to interconnection of DG Facility that applicant

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alleges is unreasonable. In case of a dispute, the decision of the Authority shall be final and binding
on both the parties.

10. Amendments; Non-Waiver

Any amendment or modification to this Agreement must be in writing and executed by Applicant
and DISCO. The failure of Applicant or DISCO to insist on performance by the other party of any
provision of this Agreement shall not waive the right of the Party who failed to insist on
performance to enforce the same provision at a later time.

11. Term and Termination of Agreement

The term of Agreement between Distributed Generator and DISCO shall be three years with effect
from the date of commissioning of DG facility. At the expiry of initial term, the Agreement may be
automatically renewed by the mutual understanding between Distributed Generator and DISCO
for another term of three years and so on.

a. DISCO may limit the operation and/or disconnect or require the disconnection of a DG
Facility from DISCO’s Distribution System at any time, with or without notice, in the event
of fault. DISCO may also limit the operation and/or disconnect or require the disconnection
of DG Facility from DISCO’s Distribution System upon the provision of thirty days written
notice for the conditions which including as follows:
- To allow for routine maintenance, repairs or modifications to DISCO’s Distribution
System
- Upon DISCO’s determination that DG Facility is not in compliance with these Rules
- Upon termination of the Agreement
b. This Agreement may be terminated in accordance with these Regulations
c. The Distributed Generator may terminate the Agreement upon thirty days written notice if
the Distributed Generator determines to discontinue the sale of electricity to the DISCO
d. The DISCO shall not terminate the Agreement in any event without prior approval of the
Authority
e. All rights and obligations accrued up to termination shall continue in force upon termination
12. Successors and Assigns

a. Assignment by Applicant: Applicant shall not assign its rights and obligations under this
Agreement in whole or in part without the prior written consent of DISCO, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld or unduly delayed. DISCO may withhold its consent to
any proposed assignment if the proposed assignee fails to assume the obligations of
Applicant under this Agreement in writing.
b. Assignment by DISCO: The DISCO shall have the right to assign this agreement in whole
upon written notification to the Applicant.
c. Successors: This Agreement shall be binding upon the personal representatives, heirs,
successors and permitted assigns of the respective Parties.

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 13. Applicant and DISCO Signature and Seal

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Applicant and DISCO have executed this Agreement as of the year and
date first set forth above.
Applicant Signature & Date DISCO’s Signature with Seal & Date

Title Title

Witness No. 1 (Name & Signature) Witness No. 1 (Name & Signature)

Witness No. 2 (Name & Signature) Witness No. 2 (Name & Signature)

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 Schedule-II
[See Regulation 3(1)]
Standard Distributed Generation Application Form for Distribution Company

Distributed by Approved by
Name & Address of DISCO
Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) National Electric Power Regulatory Authority
22-A, Queens Road, Lahore (NEPRA)

Contact Information—The applicant is the person that is legally responsible for the
generation system
Applicant’s Last Name First Name

CNIC of Applicant/CUIN in case of Company (copy to be attached)

Applicant’s Mailing Address

Applicant’s Phone Number & Email Address

Office:- Fax:-
Cell:- Email:-
Emergency Contact Numbers

Location of Generation System

Address at which DG facility is located

Latitude-Longitude (i.e. 49o 32"N 91o 64’ 18” optional)

Applicant/Consumer Reference Number

Applicant’s Ownership Interest in the Generation System

Owner Co-owner Lease Other ____________

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 Primary Intent of the Generation System
Onsite Use of Power Net Energy Billing

Electricity Use, Production and Purchases

(a) Anticipated annual electricity consumption of the facility or site: (kWh)/yr.
(b) Anticipated annual electricity production of the generation system: (kWh)/yr.
(c) Anticipated annual electricity purchases (i.e., (a) minus (b) (kWh)/yr.
"Value will be negative if there are net sales to the DISCO.”

Installing Contractor Information (If Applicable)

Contractor’s Last Name First Name

Name of Firm

Contractor’s Phone Number Email Address

Mailing Address

Requested In-Service Date

Provide One-Line Schematic Diagram of the System

Schematic is attached Number of Pages

Generator/Inverter Information
Manufacturer Model No

Version No. Serial No.

Generation Type (Check one) Generation Type (Check one)

Three Phase Single Phase Inverter Other __________

Name Plate AC Ratings (Check one)

_________ kW ____ _ _kVA ____________ volts

Primary Energy Source

Note:- If there is more than one inverters, attach an additional sheet describing each

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Site Plan Showing Location of the External Disconnect Switch (attach additional sheets as
needed)

Design Requirements
(a) Has the proposed distributed generation paralleling equipment been certified by
Electrical inspector? Y N

Other Comments, Specification and Exceptions (attach additional sheets if needed)

Applicant and Installer Signature

To the best of my knowledge, all the information provided in this application form is
completed and correct.
Applicant Signature Date

Installer Signature (if applicable) Date

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 Schedule-III
[See Regulation 4(2)]
APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF LICENSE
NATIONAL ELECTRIC POWER REGULATORY AUTHORITY (NEPRA)
1.Name of Applicant:
1.(a)CNIC of
Applicant/CUIN in case of
Company (Copy to be attached)

1.(b) Address:
Office______________________ Fax ____________________
1.(c) Contact Nos:
Cell ________________________

1.(d) Email Address:

2.Location of DG facility:

3.Name of DISCO with which

the DG facility is proposed to be
interconnected
4.Size of
DG facility:
5.Approximate monthly energy
proposed to be supplied to
DISCO (kWh):

6.Fee to be deposited:
(Non-Refundable)

Applicant’s Signature

Date

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 Schedule -IV
[See Regulation 4(2) (b)]

Application for Exemption from section 24 of the Act

I/we ___________________________________________________________ for

the purposes of grant of License of Distributed Generator under NEPRA (Alternative & Renewable

Energy) Distributed Generation/Net Metering Regulations 2015 hereby request the Authority for

grant of exemption from the requirement of being registered as a company under the Companies

Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984) under section 24 of the Act.

Name and Address of Distributed Generator:

Stamp

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 Schedule -V
[See Regulation 4(2) (c)]

Fee Schedule

A Distributed Generator shall be bound to pay the onetime fee through pay order in favor of

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) as per following fee schedule:

Serial # Size of the DG Facility Cost

1. 0-20 KW Free of Cost

2. >20-50 KW Rs. 500/-

3. >50-100 KW Rs. 1000/-

4. >100- 1000 KW Rs. 5000/-

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 Schedule -VI
[See Regulation 4(2) (d)]

Affidavit
(On non-judicial paper of Rs. 5/-)

I/we ____________________________________________________________ hereby confirm

that I/we have read the NEPRA License Template and agree to abide by its Terms and Conditions

and the contents of the Application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and

nothing has been concealed thereof.

Deponent

Name:

CNIC No:

Date: ______

Oath Commissioner

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 Schedule -VII
[See Regulation 4 (3)]

Generation License Template

1. NEPRA hereby grants Generation License to (______________________________________) under

Regulation 4 of the NEPRA (Alternative & Renewable) Distributed Generation/Net Metering
Regulations, 2015 for a period of ___________Years. This License is valid up to 20________

2. The Licensee shall abide by the provisions under NEPRA (Alternative & Renewable) Distributed
Generation/Net Metering Regulation 2015 during the currency of the License.

3. The technical parameters of the net metering arrangement are shown hereunder;
i. Primary Energy Source Solar/Wind
ii. Size of DG Facility _________KW
iii. Generator/Inverter Information
Manufacturer__________________________________, Model No. ________________
iv. Generation Type Invertor/Other

4. This License may be renewed subject to NEPRA Regulation___ ______________________

_________________
NEPRA Authority

____________________
Name and Address of
Distributed Generator

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 LESCO
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)

ON-GRID SOLAR ROOFTOP NET METERING

 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)
FOR PROCESSING DISTRIBUTED GENERATION APPLICATIONS

Pursuant to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Alternative and Renewable
Energy Distributed Generation and Net. Metering Regulation 2015) issued vide SRO-892 (1)/2015
dated 1st September, 2015 for implementing Solar Roof-Top net metering policy to encourage large
scale generation in the sector.In this regard following SOP is hereby issued for guidance of the field
staff for expeditious implementation.

A. Registration of Application

1. Any person who meets the requirements of a Distributed Generator as defined under the
Regulations 2(k) is eligible for submitting application as specified in Schedule-II of
Regulations.

2. Application can be downloaded from NEPRA’s website www.nepra.org.pk as well as from

LESCO website www.lesco.gov.pk.

3. The filled-in application along with necessary documents shall be submitted by the intending
Distributed Generator to the LESCO Marketing Cell for its further processing.

4. The solar net metering approvals for general consumers will be accorded on first come first
served basis until the grid connected Solar PV installed capacity reaches 30% of the closest
upstream distribution transformer rated capacity based on the verification by the Assistant
Manager (Operation) concerned.

5. The priority for execution / commissioning on such applications shall be maintained at

division level for which a separate register shall be maintained for solar roof top installations.

B. Application Processing

1. Within five (5) working days of receiving an application LESCO shall acknowledge its
receipt and inform the applicant whether the application is complete in all respects.

2. In case of any missing information or documents, the applicant shall provide the same to the
LESCO office within seven (7) working days of being informed by the office.

3. The LESCO office shall perform an initial review to determine whether the applicant
qualifies for interconnection facility, or may qualify subject to additional requirements
provided that the initial review shall be completed within twenty (20) working days. Before
issuing the Technical Feasibility of proposed interconnection following information should
be verified:

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 i. The transformer shall be loaded (including proposed SRTPV system load) up to 80%
of its capacity.

ii. Whether the proposed interconnection will require upgrading the capacity of existing
distribution network.

iii. Phase balancing to avoid unbalancing of load in secondary circuit of distribution line.

iv. If there any arrear against Applicant.

v. Inspection Certificate from electric inspector Govt. of Punjab has been issued against
the DG facility.

4. In case load of DG facility is more than 500-kW then consumer will provide load flow study
of the network from consultant (registered with Pakistan Engineering Council) regarding
impact of the DG facility on the existing Distribution System of LESCO.

5. In case the initial review /Load Flow Study reveals that the proposed facility is not
technically feasible, the LESCO office shall return the application and communicate the
reasons to the applicant within three (3)working days after the completion of initial review
or submission of load flow study by the applicant.

6. If the LESCO office is satisfied that the applicant qualifies as Distributed Generator, then
the LESCO and the applicant shall enter into an Agreement (as per schedule-I of
regulations) within ten (10) working days. Load Sanction Authority of existing connection
will be competent for signing the agreement on behalf of LESCO. A copy of the Agreement
shall be sent to NEPRA Authority within seven (7) working days of the signing of the
Agreement for grant of net metering generation license along with the requisite documents
as per NEPRA Regulations.

7. Within seven (07) working days of execution of the Agreement, the concerned LESCO
office shall issue the Connection Charge Estimate to the applicant for the proposed
interconnection facility up to the interconnection point including the metering installation.

8. The applicant shall make the payment of Connection Charge Estimate within twenty (20)
days of its issuance.

9. The LESCO office shall install and commission the proposed interconnection facility within
thirty (30) days of the payment of demand notice by the applicant provided that the net
metering arrangement shall commence upon grant of license to the Distributed Generator in
accordance with Regulation-4 of these Regulations.

10. The Standing Committee’s which will be competent for checking / commissioning the
interconnection facility with Distributed Generators are as per following detail:

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 a) For Load 1- 40 kW

1. Deputy Manager (Operation) (Convener)

2. Assistant Manager (Operation) (Member)
3. Assistant Manager (M&T)/
Test Inspector (M&T) (Member)

b) For Load 41 - 70 kW

1. Deputy Manager (Operation) (Convener)

2. Deputy Manager (M&T) (Member)
3. Assistant Manager (Operation) (Member)

c) For Load 71 - 500 kW

1. Manager (Operation) (Convener)

2. Deputy Manager (M&T) (Member)
3. Deputy Manager (Operation) (Member)

d) For load more than 500 kW

1. Chief Engineer (P&D) (Convener)

2. Regional Manager (M&T) (Member)
3. Manager (GSO) (Member)
4. Manager (Operation) (Member)
5. Deputy Manager (Operation) (Member)

C. Some important pre-requisites:

1. Submission of Load flow study (on PSSE software) will be compulsory for all distributed
generators having installed capacity of DG facility more than 500-kW.
2. If DG facility is ≤ 5 KW then single phase inverter will be allowed subject to issuance of
generation license by NEPRA.

3. When the accumulative capacity of (already allowed) Distributed Generators is such that the
overall loading capacity of installed distribution transformer become more than 80% then
agreement with new Distributed Generator will be signed subject to the augmentation of
existing distribution transformer on cost deposit basis by the new distributed generator.

4. The solar PV capacity shall not exceed the sanctioned load. If a consumer proposes to install
a solar PV system with the capacity that exceeds the service connection sanctioned load, an
application for EOL shall be submitted by the consumer in addition to the solar net metering
application. EOL applications shall be processed as per the existing standard procedures.

5. Safety inspection / certificate for grid connected Solar PV installation should be obtained
from the Electric Inspector Govt. of Punjab.

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 6. Mandatory safety precautions/features which have to be taken into consideration as part of
the grid connected solar PV system installations are:

a. An inbuilt Inverter relay which trips on grid failure and thus prevents any solar power
injection to the grid when there is no power in grid (anti-islanding protection shall be
tested by the respective officers during routine service connection inspections), and
necessary protection arrangements shall be made when there is no grid supply on
single/two/three phases. The inspection authority shall ensure the protection before
commissioning. The applicant’s installation shall be disconnected in the event of such
exigencies to prevent accident or damage to men and material.

b. The Solar PV system should be separately grounded/ earthed. Manual isolator switch
with locking facility shall be provided at ‘Ground Floor’.

c. In case of Diesel / gas generator the applicant shall provide an additional breaker /4
pole disconnected switch between metering equipment and bus bar as well as
between inverter and bus bar.

7. A single bi-directional meter shall be allowed to install to measure import and export (kWh)
separately. In such case existing uni-directional meter shall be replaced with a bi-directional
meter. Bi-directional meter’s accuracy and facilities shall be the same as applicable to the
standard uni-directional meters for the relevant type of service connection and tariff. The
Distributor Generator may also be allowed to establish DG facilities such that two separate
uni-directional meters one for import and other for export may be installed.

D. Distributed Generation Facility Design and Operating Requirements:

Pursuant to Clause-9 “Protection Requirements” of the Alternative and Renewable Energy

Distributed Generation and Net Metering Regulations, 2015 for implementing solar roof-top net
metering policy, following protection requirements are hereby proposed to be incorporated in design
of the system.

1. Single Line Diagram:

The protection and control diagrams for the interconnection of the Distributed Generator shall
be in accordance with Single Line Diagram, to be approved by the LESCO prior to the
commissioning of the system.

2. Distributed Generator shall be responsible for installation of all of the equipment and
protective devices to be used for the interconnection.

3. Earthing Protection:

A minimum of two separate dedicated and interconnected earth electrodes must be used for
the earthing of the solar PV system support structure with a total earth resistance not
exceeding 5 ohms as below:

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 (i) Equipment earth (DC)

(ii) System earth (AC)

Both equipment earth (DC) and system earth (AC) shall be checked for proper earthing.

 Equipment earth (DC)

All the non-current carrying metal parts such as PV modules, DCDB are bonded together
and connected to earth to prevent shocks to the manpower and protection of the equipment.

 System earth (AC)

All the non-current carrying metal parts such as ACDB, Lightening Arresters are bonded
together and connected to the existing earth.

4. Surge Protection:

 Surge protection shall be provided on the DC side and the AC side of the solar system.

 The DC surge protection devices (SPDs) shall be installed in the DC distribution box
adjacent to the solar grid inverter.

 The AC SPDs shall be installed in the AC distribution box adjacent to the solar grid
inverter.

 The SPDs earthing terminal shall be connected to earth through the above mentioned
dedicated earthing system.

 The Lightening Arresters need to be provided for the SRTPV buildings which are of
more than 15 meters height only.

5. Earthing shall be done in accordance with Standard Design Instructions issued by Chief
Engineer (D&S) NTDCL.

6. The consumer shall be present at the time of synchronization of the installation.

7. The consumer with independent transformer shall provide suitable capacity of Porcelain
Cutouts (100 Amps, or 200 Amps) to enable linemen to disconnect the installation so as to
provide a safe zone for maintenance works.

8. If the installation satisfies all the above conditions the synchronization of the Solar Rooftop
Photovoltaic (SRTPV) System shall be carried out by the standing committee within three
(3) working days from the issue of approval for synchronizing and commissioning.

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 9. At the time of commissioning, the installed meters shall be jointly inspected and sealed on
behalf of both the parties and shall be tested or checked only in the presence of consumer or
his/her representatives.

10. The concerned standing committee will issue Test Check Proforma (TCP) after
synchronization and commissioning of net metering equipments which will be signed by the
committee as well as applicant or his /her authorized representative.

E. Periodical inspections:

 Both uni-directional and bi-directional energy meters are to be tested as per schedule by
M&T staff once in four (4) months.

 The inverter functionality of every installation is to be checked by M&T staff once in four
(4) months.

 Periodical test reports/inspection reports shall be submitted to the concerned Assistant

Manager (Operation) and Deputy Manager (Operation) for updating of record.

 Distributed Generator will also responsible for periodic testing of the DG facility and record
of such testing be maintained on prescribed formats. He will be bound to provide the same
as and when required by the concerned AM (O) / DM (O) LESCO.

F. Billing procedure:

Pursuant to Clause-14 “Billing for Net Metering” of the Alternative and Renewable Energy
Distributed Generation and Net Metering Regulation 2015 for implementing solar roof-top
net metering policy, following procedure is hereby proposed to be adopted:

 The consumer shall receive a monthly net import/export bill indicating either net export to
the grid or net import from the grid.

“Import”- means energy supplied by the LESCO grid.

“Export”- means energy delivered to the LESCO grid.

 The meter reader has to capture import & export energy and other billing parameters
recorded by the bi-directional meter.

 In case of net import bill, the Distributed Generator shall be billed for the net kWh in
accordance with applicable tariff.

 In case, the export energy is more than the import, the net kWh shall be credited against
Distributed Generator in next billing cycle for future consumption, or shall be paid by the
LESCO to the Distributed Generator quarterly. Provided that where the Distributed

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month.

 The tariff payable by LESCO shall only be the off-peak rate of the respective consumer
category of the respective month and other rates such as variable charges for peak time, fixed
charges, fuel price adjustment, duties / levies will not be payable by the LESCO.

G. General Guidelines

 The applicant is required to install the SRTPV system through system installer who has
experience in design, supply and installation of SRTPV system.

 The SRTPV system should comply with the relevant IEC technical standards.

 The installation work has to be carried out as per the approved drawing and as per standards.

 In case the installed (also read proposed) capacity of the SRTPV system is higher than the
sanctioned load of the consumer, which consequently requires an up-gradation in the
infrastructure, i.e. service line / cable, meter with CT (if required), transformer upgrading (if
required), the consumer will have to upgrade at his / her own cost.

Note: NEPRA (Alternative & Renewable Energy) Distributed Generation and Net
Metering Regulations, 2015 shall be considered as the integral part of this SOP.

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 NEPRA
(ALTERNATIVE & RENEWABLE ENERGY)
DISTRIBUTED GENERATION AND NET
METERING REGULATIONS, 2015

1ST SEPTEMBER 2015

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SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM
ON GRID SOLAR ROOFTOP PV SYSTEM
FOR NET METERING INTERCONNECTION
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 Solar Net Metering Technical Feasibility Report
A. Particulars of the Applicant:
i. Name of the Applicant:
ii. Address:
iii. Telephone No/Mobile No:
iv. Email address:
v. Reference No. of existing connection
vi. Sanctioned Load in kW (A):
vii. Applicable tariff:
viii. Detail of existing energy meter
a) Make and type
b) Single / three phase:
b) Capacity in ampere:
c) Direct reading or CT operated:
B. Name of:
a) Operation Sub-Division
b) Feeder/code
c) 132/11.5 KV Grid Station:
C. Details of Distribution Transformer:
i. Capacity of Distribution Transformer in KVA (B)
ii. Voltage ratio of Distribution Transformer
iii. Solar PV capacity already connected to this Distribution Transformer in KW (C):
iv. Proposed Solar PV capacity in KW (D):
v. Total Solar PV capacity including the proposed new capacity: (E = C + D):
Note: The proposed solar PV capacity addition is technically feasible if
a) The total solar PV capacity (E) in kW is not more than 30% of the Distribution
Transformer capacity in KVA (B) [E <= B x 30%] and
b) The proposed solar PV capacity in kW (D) does not exceed the sanctioned load of the
service connection in kW (A) [D <= A].
D. Feeder Details (Applicable for the HT consumers applied for LT connectivity).
i. Name of the feeder/code
ii. Name of Grid Station from which the feeder is emanating with voltage ratio
iii. Type and size of the conductor
iv. Current carrying capacity of the feeder
v. Maximum load reached on the feeder in KW
vi. Total connected Distribution Transformer capacity on this 11KV feeder (KVA)
vii. SPV generators connected on this feeder, if any, and their capacity in KW.
E. Conclusion:
Whether it is technically feasible to connect the proposed solar PV system to the service
connection (Yes or No):

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 INSPECTION / TEST CHECK PROFORMA

A. Service Connection Details:

i. Name of the Consumer:
ii. Address:
iii. Telephone No/Mobile No:
iv. Email address:
v. Reference No. of existing connection
vi. Applicable tariff:
vii. Details of already existing (removed energy meter)

a) Make and type

b) Meter Readings
c) Serial number
d) Month / year of manufacture
B. Details of the Newly Installed Bidirectional Meter

i. Make and type

ii. Serial number
iii. Month / year of manufacture
iv. Capacity:
v. Meter constant (for CT-operated meters):
vi. Import register reading (kWh):
vii. Export register reading (kWh):
viii. Accuracy ………….
C. Solar Generation Check

i. Make and type

ii. Serial number
iii. Month / year of manufacture
iv. KWH Reading
v. Meter constant (for CT-operated meters):
vi. Accuracy…………
D. Solar Grid Inverter

i. Make:
ii. Serial number:
iii. Capacity:
iv. Input DC voltage range:
v. Output AC voltage range:
vi. Anti-Islanding Protection Check - if the grid fails the status of the contactor (on or off)
E. Solar PV modules

Total capacity of solar modules (kW):

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 SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS OF SOLAR GRID INVERTER FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSE

Total output power (AC) To match solar PV plant capacity while

achieving optimum system efficiency
Input DC voltage range As required for the solar grid inverter DC input.

Maximum power point (MPPT) tracking Shall be incorporated

Number of independent MPPT inputs 1 or more

Operation AC voltage Single phase 230V or Three phase 415V (+ 12.5%, -20%)

Operating Frequency range 47.5 – 52.5 Hz

Nominal frequency 50 Hz
Power factor of the inverter >0.98 at nominal power
Total harmonic distortion Less than 3%
Built-in Protection AC high / low voltage; AC high /low frequency
Anti-islanding protection As per VDE 0126-1-1, IEC 60255.5 / IEC 60255.27
Operating ambient temperature range -10 C to +60 C
o 0

Humidity 0 – 95% Rh
Inverter efficiency >=95%
Inverter weighted efficiency >=94%
Protection degree IP 65 for outdoor mounting, IP 54 for
Communication interface RS 485 / RS 232 / RJ45
Safety compliance IEC 62109-1, IEC 62109-2
Environmental Testing IEC 60068 - 2 (1,2,14,30)
Efficiency Measurement Procedure IEC 61683
Cooling Convection
Display type LCD for data display. LCD / LED for
status display
Display parameters to include Output power (W), cumulative energy
(Wh), DC voltage (V), DC current (A),
AC voltage (V), AC frequency (Hz), AC
current (A), cumulative hours of operation (h).

Note:

Inverter Standards

Inverter should comply with IEC 61683 for efficiency and measurements and should comply IEC 60068 -2
(1, 2, 14, 30) standard for environmental testing.

Inverter should supervise the grid condition continuously and in the event of grid failure (or) under voltage
(or) over voltage, solar system should be disconnected by the circuit breaker/auto switch provided in the
inverter.

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 CHECKLIST FOR SOLAR ROOFTOP PV GRID SAFETY QUALIFICATION

1.0. Solar RTPV – Customer and Location Data

1 Customer Name

2 Address

3 Customer Contact - Email

4 Customer Contact – Mobile No.

5 SRTPV Installer – Name & Address

6 LESCO Officer in Charge

2.0 Component Inspection Checklist

Sr. No Item Type YES NO

1 Installation layout – is it as per drawing?

2 Inverter IEC standards qualified

3 PV panel IEC standards qualified

4 PV isolators / PV cables IEC standards qualified

5 AC disconnect manual switch provided

6 Meters checked by M&T

7 Any other critical component IEC standards certified

3.0 Grid Functional Safety Checklist

Sr. No Item Type YES NO

Check-PV Inverter and islanding (utility side)

1 Disconnect grid and check whether PV generator seizes generation
immediately
Check reconnect time by reconnecting the grid: PV Generator
2 reconnects minimum 60 seconds later (Single Phase) or minimum 300
seconds later (three phase connectivity)

3 Bi directional flow recorded on LESCO Meter

4 Consumption (import) only mode OK?

5 PV inverter anti islanding tested at array side

6 Solar generation meter OK?

7 Check all earthings provided at ACDB/DCDB/LA

It is certified that the PV installation is qualified to be connected to LESCO Grid.

Dy. Manager (Operation)

______Division LESCO

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Soft Copy of the book can be downloaded from

 http://www.lesco.gov.pk/Registration/NetMetering.asp

Comments / suggestions (if any) may be communicated through

Email IDs
 mktlesco@gmail.com
or
 manmkt@lesco.gov.pk

Phone No.
 042-99204820-30 (Ext. 144, 145, 190 & 328)

 042-99204840

Fax No.
 042-99204840

Compiled by: Marketing Section, LESCO HQ, 22-A

Queens Road, Lahore

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